Is there really anything more comforting than pasta? What about pasta and bacon? Okay, what about pasta, bacon and brie cheese? Right? It’s basically a match made in heaven and we all need to grab a bowl of this immediately.
I made this 2 weeks ago on a whim because I had some leftover brie from a dinner party and decided throwing it into some freshly cooked spaghetti was the sensible thing to do. I was a little worried because I didn’t know what the brie would do, but the result was mind blowing. Melted brie + spaghetti. Be still my heat. I was in love. I tweeted about it and basically 100 million people wanted to know the recipe (okay so maybe it was more like 10-12 people) so I decided it was only fair to share it with the world. I’m nice like that. I just want everyone to have the best possible dinner out there. Especially after a tough day at work.
Fast forward a few days later and I decided to do it again. For recipe testing purposes. Not because I wanted to eat another wheel of brie and then throw the leftovers into the pasta. I swear that wasn’t it. I am not a compulsive cheese eater and I don’t normally eat entire wedges of brie by myself. I pinkie promise 
So the second time I decided to get extra snazzy. Because that’s what I do. I added some bacon and basil and reserved a scoop of the pasta water to help the brie melt down even faster. Brilliant. I’m totes obsessed.
So I’m for sure adding this quick and easy dish into the regular rounds of dinner. It goes exceptionally well with a little bubbly and some trashy television. (something I consider myself to be very good at) Plus my husband loved it. And he isn’t into pasta really. So it’s a winner all around.
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Oh man, I love it! I bet this would be awesome with any white-rinded soft cheese. It’s kind of like carbonara except with brie taking the place of the egg in the sauce, just making it that much more creamy and flavorful. Yum!
Oh my this sounds GOOD! Bacon does tend to make everything better!
Smart thinking with the brie! Yum!
I just fell over and died.
Me, too. Seriously. I need to make this now. Guess what I have in my fridge right now. Do you think it just *might be* leftover brie?
What an inspired combination! We love Brie and this sounds perfect for making when I get home from work.
Oh my gosh Ill be doing that one for sure.. My type of food… Thank you!!
Agreed! Pasta is the most comforting comfort food. Love all these flavors!
Having just made homemade pasta for dinner last night, I can say with 100% certainty that there really is no better combo than pasta + meat + cheese. I can totally imagine melty brie being delicious!
So much deliciousness in one beautiful bowl! Love it.
There is a classic Silver Palate recipe with Brie, Basil, Tomatoes and lots of garlic with linguine. I whip this recipe out for guests every now and then. So easy and how can you go wrong with melty brie on pasta?
I want a tub of this. Right now.
I love bacon in pasta recipes….wait a minute….I pretty much love bacon in any recipe!
When I tried brie several years ago, I didn’t really like it, but maybe I need to give it another try.
Heck.Yes! Everything about this makes my tastebuds do a happy dance.
This looks like the most amazing, creamy delicious pasta…Like EVER!
Pasta carbonara is one of my fave dishes because I LOVE bacon with pasta…so this will definitely be a winner in my book!
No need to say anything else. Just pass the bowl and fork!
Trader Joe’s has a goat’s milk brie that I bet would be amazing in this recipe! And any excuse to eat bacon…Okay, I really don’t even need an excuse. Sold!
omg goats milk brie?!? I NEED TO TRY THAT IMMEDIATELY
Our basil is still going strong in this SoCal heat wave! RUmor has it there will be a bacon shortage in the year to come…this recipe will be a great way to get my fix before that happens
omg could you imagine if there was a bacon shortage? That would be terrible!!
Looks amazing, just to clarify, you leave the white rind on the brie? It just melts down? It doesn’t taste weird?
yup! it melts down and doesnt taste weird at all! But you can totally cut it off if you’d prefer
I used to wish my name was Brie because I loved the cheese so much.
…Last was a long time ago, I promise. Looks lovely!
OK—I made it and don’t make fun of me…I had to use veggie bacon (vegetarian here). I know, I know: Heresy. But it was still outrageously good. What a great idea—I would never, ever have thought of making a brie sauce. It’s so easy. Seriously yum!
How did I not ever think to do this before…
amazing!
This sounds so good! Can’t wait to try it. It sounds like a dish I had in Siena, Italy and never forgot!
WOW! All that amazing melted brie paired with bacon is almost (ALMOST) too much to handle! I love this, Gaby!
lekker lekker lekker!!!. have you tried gorgonzola with bacon and basil
? or just gorgonazola LOL
I’ve made it twice and made it exactly like you did the first time. For the second time I adjusted as follows: cooked 6 slices of bacon, doubled the garlic, and added a bit more basil.
Thanks for the recipe and one of my dear friends for introducing your awesome blog to me! Keep the great food coming, my hubby appreciates great dinners as well and so do our friends.
This was a winning dinner!! My dad and I made this together and I am thinking we had three helpings each. The brie was so nice and creamy, with the salty bacon… ooooh I am dreaming about it all over again. Along with the nummy bacon, we added shredded pieces of roasted duck my dad made the night before, amazing addition! Winner winner duck bacon dinner!!
duck and bacon = GENIUS!!! I wish I was there for dinner
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Made this the other night for my meat and potatoes husband and he really liked it. Said it could go in the make again pile. That’s the highest compliment you can get.
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What is the serving for this recipe?
serves 3-4!
This is a dumb question but must you remove the rind of the brie when melting the cheese to make the sauce? I did not and the sauce turned out disastrous, with small clumps of cheese and no mushy, creamy sauce.
Hi Sally! I’m so sorry the recipe didn’t work for you. I actually did not take the rind off because it’s completely edible. Did you add enough liquid to smooth it out? Let me know and I’m happy to try and get to the bottom of it with you
Hi Gabby, thanks for the reply! I did use the required amount of pasta water but a little less than half a pound of brie. I added both the cheese and water simultaneously so I don’t really know where I went wrong!